The opening weeks of the 2026–27 DMC Leisure North Essex Snooker League season saw a close start in both competitions.

In the 3-Player League, Dunmow and Saffron Swifts shared top spot after two matches, both collecting 8 points with identical records of eight frames won and four lost. Stansted, Stansted Saxons and Whittlesford Flukes were all close behind on 6 points, leaving the early table tightly grouped. Richard Breen recorded the season’s highest break at this stage with a 30.

The 4-Player League was headed by Saffron Swifts on 6 points, with Widdington Warriors just one point behind in second. Takeley Chipmunks occupied third place, with Saffron Swallows fourth after the opening two rounds.

With only two matches played, both leagues were still very much in their early stages and there was plenty of opportunity for the tables to change as the season developed.